Historical (Alcalá de Henares) (Алькала-де-Энарес) | historic city center

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Rich medieval and Renaissance monuments, the city of Alcalá de Henares, birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes in 1547, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on December 2, 1998. This recognition not only refers to the historical and artistic treasures complutense city, but also the important contribution to universal culture Alcalá, especially in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. UNESCO declared the Kyoto summit "University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares" deserved to be included in the World Heritage List.
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Coordinates:   40°28'53"N   3°21'59"W
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